Twilight in Oaxaca

Name: Twilight in Oaxaca
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Joven mezcal; 0.5 oz velvet falernum; 0.25 oz Cointreau; 0.25 oz homemade limoncello; 0.5 oz lemon juice; 1 dash ginger bitters; 1 dash mole bitters; 1 dash cardamom bitters; null Smoked sea salt (for rim)

Complex, modern cocktail with sweet smokiness and herbal sweetness

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

160*

Net Carbs

6g*

Ingredients:

Smoked sea salt (for rim)

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*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The "Twilight in Oaxaca" is a complex, modern cocktail that embodies the sweet smokiness of Joven mezcal, complemented by the herbal sweetness of velvet falernum, with a unique twist on sweetness and depth from additional distinct ingredients. The balance of this cocktail aims to deliver a slightly sweet, complex flavor profile with a smoky backbone and an aromatic allure. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Joven mezcal - 0.5 oz velvet falernum - 0.25 oz Cointreau - 0.25 oz homemade limoncello - 0.5 oz lemon juice - 1 dash ginger bitters - 1 dash mole bitters - 1 dash cardamom bitters - Smoked sea salt (for rim) **Garnish:** - Lemon twist - Sprig of fresh thyme **Glass:** - Old Fashioned glass **Instructions:** 1. Prepare the Old Fashioned glass by rimming the edge with smoked sea salt. Set aside. 2. In a mixing glass, combine Joven mezcal, velvet falernum, Cointreau, homemade limoncello, and lemon juice. 3. Add ginger bitters, mole bitters, and cardamom bitters to the mix. 4. Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir the mixture well until it's chilled. 5. Strain the cocktail into the prepared Old Fashioned glass filled halfway with ice cubes. 6. Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of fresh thyme to introduce a fresh, herbal aroma that complements the smoky and sweet profile of the drink. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy the complex layers of flavors that unfold with every sip. The "Twilight in Oaxaca" cocktail is a celebratory blend of flavors that captures the essence of a twilight moment in Oaxaca, with the smoky Joven mezcal representing the fading light, and the sweet, herbal notes hinting at the coolness of the approaching night. Its complexity and slight sweetness make it an ideal drink for those looking to explore beyond the traditional cocktail boundaries.

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